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Jamaica’s reparations petition is no ‘frivolous’ exercise – Prof Verene Shepherd
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Jamaica’s reparations petition is no ‘frivolous’ exercise – Prof Verene Shepherd
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23 04:30 PM
Professor emerita of social history at The University of the West Indies, Verene Shepherd has described Jamaica’s reparations petition before the Priv...
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First One Music turns up the heat with Future Fambo’s ‘Red Light, Pepper Light’
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First One Music turns up the heat with Future Fambo’s ‘Red Light, Pepper Light’
September 23 04:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—First One Music chief executive officer Brooke Vernon has spent years helping overlooked artistes find their lane. Now, the Brooklyn...
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Forex: $159.08 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.08 to one US dollar
September 23 03:52 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, September 23 ended trading at $159.08, up 28 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Farmers to gain access to expertise, financing opportunities at CWA 2026
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Farmers to gain access to expertise, financing opportunities at CWA 2026
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23 03:36 PM
Local farmers will have greater access to technical expertise, financing discussions and knowledge-sharing opportunities when the Caribbean Week of Ag...
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Sprain Brain cherishes European tour memory
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Sprain Brain cherishes European tour memory
September 23 03:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae artiste Sprain Brain returned from his recent European tour with a memory he treasures: fans in Germany singing his song Ro...
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Seprod surges 20% as company seeks approval for 5-for-1 stock split
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Seprod surges 20% as company seeks approval for 5-for-1 stock split
September 23 03:14 PM
SEPROD Limited’s share price surged nearly 20 per cent Wednesday after the manufacturing and distribution group announced plans to restructure its sha...
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Vaz announces earlier departure for new Port Antonio to Kingston JUTC route
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Vaz announces earlier departure for new Port Antonio to Kingston JUTC route
September 23 03:03 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says there will be an earlier departure time for the new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus route...
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New Portland route expected to bring domestic tourism to parish
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PORTLAND, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) launched a highly anticipated new route, the 710, from Port Antonio to Kingston on Wednes...
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel down $0.25
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Gas prices up $3.06, diesel down $0.25
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see an increase at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, September 24, according to the latest e...
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Jamaica’s reparations petition is no ‘frivolous’ exercise – Prof Verene Shepherd
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Jamaica’s reparations petition is no ‘frivolous’ exercise – Prof Verene Shepherd
Carlysia Ramdeen, Observer Online reporter, ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23, 2026
Professor emerita of social history at The University of the West Indies, Verene Shepherd has described Jamaica’s reparations petition before the Priv...
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Farmers to gain access to expertise, financing opportunities at CWA 2026
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Farmers to gain access to expertise, financing opportunities at CWA 2026
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23, 2026
Local farmers will have greater access to technical expertise, financing discussions and knowledge-sharing opportunities when the Caribbean Week of Ag...
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Vaz announces earlier departure for new Port Antonio to Kingston JUTC route
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Vaz announces earlier departure for new Port Antonio to Kingston JUTC route
September 23, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says there will be an earlier departure time for the new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus route...
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New Portland route expected to bring domestic tourism to parish
September 23, 2026
PORTLAND, Jamaica — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) launched a highly anticipated new route, the 710, from Port Antonio to Kingston on Wednes...
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UWI student wins $3m in Flow’s Passport to Millions promotion
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UWI student wins $3m in Flow’s Passport to Millions promotion
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — University of the West Indies student Rachel-Lee Reece is ending the summer $3 million richer after being named the grand prize wi...
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Seiveright calls for deeper collaboration and greater efficiency at BSJ
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Seiveright calls for deeper collaboration and greater efficiency at BSJ
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Delano Seiveright, has encouraged the Bureau of Sta...
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JTA concerned about safety in schools
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JTA concerned about safety in schools
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is raising concerns about the safety and security of students and teachers amid ongoing co...
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Lawyers protest mandatory minimum sentences under Firearms Act
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Lawyers protest mandatory minimum sentences under Firearms Act
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defence attorneys on Wednesday staged a silent protest outside the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston, calling for a review of the...
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Dr Gabrielle Henry sues Miss Universe organisation over 2025 fall
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Dr Gabrielle Henry sues Miss Universe organisation over 2025 fall
September 23, 2026
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Dr Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organisation and two of its parent companies, nearly a y...
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VPA targets more than 100 schools in Trees for Peace competition
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VPA targets more than 100 schools in Trees for Peace competition
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, with a renewed focus on climate resilie...
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Dervan Malcolm’s widow files injunction against blogger 119
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Dervan Malcolm’s widow files injunction against blogger 119
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
September 23, 2026
The widow of veteran Jamaican broadcaster Dervan Malcolm has taken her increasingly bitter battle with blogger Milton “119” Wray to the Supreme Court,...
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Custos Commando Backgammon campaign to target high schools in St Ann
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Custos Commando Backgammon campaign to target high schools in St Ann
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 23, 2026
Custos of St Ann, Joey Issa is among the interested parties spearheading the Custos Commando Backgammon campaign in at least seven high schools within...
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UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks
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UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checks
September 23, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain's media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday opened an investigation into Pornhub's parent company over concerns that c...
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Jamaica to showcase AI & digital transformation during Tourism Awareness Week 2026
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Jamaica to showcase AI & digital transformation during Tourism Awareness Week 2026
September 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and the future of Jamaica’s tourism economy will be placed at the centre of T...
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Chilling confession
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Chilling confession
15-year-old admits to killing 64-y-o woman, hiding her body
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
September 23, 2026
Chilling confession
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Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
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Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
Agreement aimed at accelerating their leading vacation experiences
September 23, 2026
Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts announce landmark partnership
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NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
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NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
Says perimeter road project not at fault
September 23, 2026
NROCC to fix Catherine Hall flood woes
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$1.2b well spent
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$1.2b well spent
Holness defends cost of bases for 2,500 temporary post-Melissa houses; Jamaica gets €5m European Union reconstruction grant
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 23, 2026
$1.2b well spent
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Daddy, father, prophet
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Daddy, father, prophet
Devoted flock had many titles for Pastor Kevin Smith
Jason Cross | Reporter 
September 23, 2026
Daddy, father, prophet
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Residents want Amity Hall Police Station restored
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Residents want Amity Hall Police Station restored
September 23, 2026
Residents want Amity Hall Police Station restored
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Gang war hurting the church, says Manchester pastor
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Gang war hurting the church, says Manchester pastor
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
September 23, 2026
Gang war hurting the church, says Manchester pastor
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